Gauges and bits

[Gazzor]

Got myself some cheap gauges to liven up the inside a bit, hope to get them fitted over the weekend:afro: does anyone know what oil filter I need I take it that an FTO V6 will be the best one to look for at Halfords ?

[Gazzor]

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r281/Gazzor69/parts048.jpg

Why doesn't the pic display

[Gazzor]

Fitted them in the car does anyone know what oil filter I need for the 6a12t lump ?

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r281/Gazzor69/parts053.jpg

[psbarham]

feck that looks cool , when you say cheap , how cheap ? and where from ?

i would say an fto oil filter would be the one

[Kieran]

Nice looking gauges.:afro:

As for the filter, if you can't find a listing for an FTO, the standard Galant 2.5 V6 one will fit, I'd imagine, I think they all use the same size and thread (M20 x 1.5).

Little tip.... Halfrauds are not too good with imports - If you've a local motor factor, go there, as chances are they'll be able to get hold of ADL blueprint stuff.... Which means you'll have a MUCH better chance of getting the right bit.:scholar:

[Gazzor]

Cheers fellas, would you believe 4 gauges for £75 delivered :speechles

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Auto-Gauge-JAP-SPEC-270-Smoke-52mm-Choose-4-over-7_W0QQitemZ270125538741QQihZ017QQcategoryZ43120QQc mdZViewItem

I am not sure about they angled holder that I got for them but will live with it for now, may get a flat one soon:inquisiti

[bradc]

I've got the same series of gauges for my car, they look great :D

[mpau009]

Looking great, i have the earlier type of smoked autogauge gauges in the same din slot but with a flat holder..

I would say you're a man of good taste, but Iggy Pop??:sombrero:

[Davezj]

where did you take the oil pressure and temp signals from.

[Gazzor]

where did you take the oil pressure and temp signals from.


I am installing a sandwich plate which goes between the block and filter and has threaded holes to attatch the senders that come with the gauges:scholar:

[d i c k i e s]

nice tidy interior. doesnt look faded as my old 93 Galant VR-4

[BraindG]

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r281/Gazzor69/parts048.jpg

Why doesn't the pic display
This thread (http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16372) might help

[Davezj]

Where did you get the sandwich plate from and how much?

[Gazzor]

Where did you get the sandwich plate from and how much?



I got this one from E-Bay for around £20, Demon Tweeks do them aswell

E-Bay one


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Oil-Filter-Sandwich-Plate-Cooler-Adapter-Adaptor-Gauge_W0QQitemZ120130445693QQihZ002QQcategoryZ4312 0QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

[Davezj]

does the sandwich plate fit ok?

[Gazzor]

does the sandwich plate fit ok?
I have not put it on the car yet as I am waiting to get some oil at the pod but the filter fits the threads so no reason not :afro:

Moved the gauges to behind the dash now but still needs a bit of tweaking to the dash to fit flush

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Also got a cheap set of 17s but the couriers have lost a nut and they are hollow round ones with a 12mm hex fitting to remove , which I haven't got/pan

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[Gazzor]

Got a Momo sterring wheel from an evo 4 on the way, I take it they fit the older model, I know the fit the newer ones ?

[Johnny_Cashed]

Nice wheels, are they the BK racing set that were on ebay a bit back? I was watching them, but no free cash at the moment=no new wheels :(

[Gazzor]

Nice wheels, are they the BK racing set that were on ebay a bit back? I was watching them, but no free cash at the moment=no new wheels :(

Yep they are BK 299 but not from E-Bay, got them of a guy on the MLR :scholar:

[Gazzor]

Well my mate has got me a full set of bolts so hopefully get them on tonight iof he turns up with them, he has also got me some amsoil so I can sort the sanwich plate aswell, don't know if I will do that tonight in the rain though, my mate works at Tweeks if you were wandering how he got the bits

[Gazzor]

Well he turned up but not till later on so task for today is do the oil and fit the wheels, but I bought a lancer GSR1800 last night so the Galant is for sale if anyone is interested, not in a rush as the GSR needs a bit of TLC so will keep using the Galant for now, but I will have to try and stop spending any more money on it, LOL

[Davezj]

all looks nice!

[thehedgepig]

Thats quite similar to how mine looks.... just be careful to keep your eyes on the road and not on the gauges!!!!!

[muppet]

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=18224&d=1182460822


That looks fantastic! Fancy doing a "How To" ?

[Gazzor]

That looks a top job there fella, spent a bit of time there

[Gazzor]

does the sandwich plate fit ok?
Yep it fits, did my oil change tonight and fitted the plate, loads of room for the sensors and well away from major heat sources , didn't wire up the gauges as it started to pour down as soon as I undid the drain plug so had to continue in the rain on my back on the drive and filter was a tw@t to get off, had to use the old screwdriver and hammer method, ended up absolutely sodden with grit and oil and water everywhere, so left all the plastic covers off got showered and went to the pub for beer and food instead, got to sort it in the morning though as I am off to Kidderminster to collect the Lancer:happy:

[Gazzor]

All connected up and working a treat